Many pet parents wonder how they’ll get their pup to swallow medication. If you’re like us, your last experience “pilling” your dog probably wasn’t a walk in the park, and you want to make things easier this time around.

So, how do you get your dog to swallow pills?

If you’re a seasoned pet parent, you’re probably familiar with the concept of hiding a pill in your pet’s food and watching to make sure it gets consumed. Unfortunately, that technique doesn’t always work.

Here are a 6 surefire tricks you can employ to make the process of “pilling” your dog easier.